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The Information Privacy Commission (IPC) has completed its investigation into circumstances surrounding documents and patient information left behind at the former St. Joseph's hospital.

In press release, the Peterborough Regional Health Centre stated that the IPC was satisfied with the actions taken by the hospital.

"PRHC is pleased to have received confirmation that the file is now closed and the commission is satisfied with the follow up work we have done," PRHC CEO Ken Tremblay stated in the release.

PRHC privacy officer Darlene Mack stated that the hospital provided the IPC with an overview of the incident and what steps were taken to contain the information.

"We then reviewed how we provided notification to the affected parties, through public notification and disclosure, and by providing a 1-800 number and email contact address to address any concerns," Mack stated.

PRHC received seven inquiries from the public.

In August, PRHC revealed that 25,000 medical records containing personal information and about 70 computer hard drives were left behind at the former St. Joseph's hospital.